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WezV

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WV Baritone finally completed
« on: November 08, 2008, 05:08:37 PM »
here she is:






its a maple/bubinga/wenge neck through with bubinga wings and wenge top and ebony fretboard.    natural oil finish which feels great

Scale lengths are 28" on the bass side and 26.5" on the bass.  Obviously the bridge is inspired by the blackmachine ones (credit where its due ;) ) currently tuned to A, E, A, D, F#, B

Tuners are sperzels, i had a moment with those a few months ago when i realised they would not fit the low baritone strings.. a quick phone call direct to sperzel and 2 weeks later i received a custom set of sperzels with larger post holes.. damn fine people to deal with!!

Pickup is a Blackdog.  we were talking about warpigs and painkillers but after a chat with Tim it had to be blackdog.  he said it was his favorite for baritones

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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2008, 05:40:21 PM »
That looks superb Wez.
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008, 05:48:48 PM »
cheers 38th

i know this one might be a crowd splitter but i am really proud of how its turned out, especially the carved bevels and the way it feels... its good when you are given the freedom to try these things

one things for certain... its definately not a telecaster!!! lol

its being picked up by Roo tomorrow!!
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2008, 05:52:59 PM »
Those contours/bevels are great, I love how it's a metal machine from the front and a completely different beast from the back.
Nice one.
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2008, 05:57:06 PM »
well i was told to make it mean but not like something a 16 year old would play.  roo and i spent a few weeks sending drawing back and forth getting the design where we wanted so its as mcuh his design as mine
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2008, 05:59:48 PM »
It's not the kind of thing I'd normally like... but it looks good!

Truly remarkable to see Roo showing such good taste...  :wink:


Are those the kind of body contours you mentioned on Fernando's SG thread, Wez?
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2008, 06:03:40 PM »
no, but it is the same technique taken much further.. the SG ones are subtle enough to be nearly unnoticeable... but definately help the look

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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2008, 06:08:34 PM »
Thats a very nice looking guitar. Not really to my style, but very very nice looking indeed.

I especially like the psuedo SG look.
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2008, 06:11:14 PM »
Not usually my kind of thing but it does look awesome :) I still want one of your ravelle-alikes as well :P
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2008, 06:32:54 PM »
It looks great Wez, I'm sure it sounds awesome too.  The guitar does look is little schitzophrenic, with the dark front and light back.  I bet the Wenge top was a bitch to carve!!
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2008, 06:49:53 PM »
Looks very well built, although the design and the baritone itself isn't my cup of tea... You know, I'm more traditional designs guy  :?
Keep on this thrill man, you getting really good! :D
Really admire your search for exotic looks, woods and technics... have to has guts to try this way!!!

And it's from Roo!!
Looks like you going to have a good guitar Roo, hope the neck isn't "ibanez wizard ultra-thin" :lol:
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2008, 06:57:04 PM »
Like the baritone....and the sg is sweet too
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2008, 07:05:59 PM »
Holy shiteballs!  It's beautiful!(Rootiful?)  If I had money and lived in the UK I'd be all over you for a similar 7-string version.  More pics in better lighting please when either of you get a chance!:D  
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2008, 09:21:29 PM »
I find that guitar deeply disturbing.

It challenges what I know about the guitar and makes me confused.

I like my comfort zone.

Having said THAT...

... as ever Wez, it looks great.

Mark.
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Re: WV Baritone finally completed
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2008, 09:30:04 PM »
That guitar is SEXTASTIC!!
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